zHome is Now Open!

On September 29, 2008, the Down Jones Industrial Average fell 777 points, the economic crisis and Great Recession started, and they broke ground on the zHome project in Issaquah. Now, three years later, the project is complete and the units are open to the public!

The zHome project is spearheaded by the City of Issaquah, and a number of other partners and contributors. It is composed of 10 attached townhouse units with teeny-tiny environmental impacts. The carbon neutral residences are net-zero energy (they produce just as much power as they consume), use 60% less water than comparable homes (in part because rainwater is stored for doing laundry & flushing the toilet), and were constructed primarily with locally sourced, salvaged, and recycled-content building materials. The zHome residences are also healthy, boasting superior indoor air quality thanks to the use of low-and nontoxic paints and finishes and top-notch ventilation systems.

Net Zero Energy zHome Project

zHome will now be open Saturdays from 10-5 and Sundays 11-5, starting September 17th and running through October 30th. The project team has put together an amazing free tour experience, with great videos, signage, and expert tour guides to show you the future of building. You can either walk through on your own or take a tour, which will leave every thirty minutes starting at the top and bottom of the hour.

zHome is located on High Street in Issaquah Highlands, just east of the intersection with Highlands Drive. Take exit 18 on I-90, head north on Highlands Drive, and look for the homes with the solar panels! (Map) Lots of free parking is available on adjacent side streets around the project.